How to Make a Duct Tape Case for Your iPod Nano
Go to http://sneakmove.com/docs/nano/diy_ipod_nano_case.pdf , Go to File, click Print, click the drop-down menu labeled page scaling, and select None., Before cutting out the template, duct tape the entire back of the actual cut-out in whatever...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to http://sneakmove.com/docs/nano/diy_ipod_nano_case.pdf
Then hit Print.
This will print the template full-size.,, Use scissors. , This will weaken the paper for much easier and straighter folds. ,,,, Alternatively, at the end, stick the headphones into the headphone jack when there is no hole.
This will show you where it is, and you can cut the excess off. ,,,,,, Cut two strips of duct tape that are about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) longer than your iPod.
Stick them together so that neither side of the strip is sticky.
Then, place the rectangle of "fabric" underneath your iPod.
If your iPod is wider than the duct tape, you may want to make a square with four strips rather than a rectangle with two. -
Step 2: Go to File
Stick them together so that neither side is sticky.
Lay it on top of the iPod.
If your iPod is wider than the duct tape, you may want to make a square with four strips rather than a rectangle with two. , This should be the same length as the ones in the first two steps. carefully place the piece of tape lengthwise on the strip from step two.
Leave about half of the sticky side exposed., Fold over the strip from step one so that it covers the side of your iPod.
Then, wrap the strip from step 3 around and stick the remaining adhesive portion on the piece of tape from step one., Slide the iPod out., Use it to close the top of the case., Draw them on to the front of your case.
Then, cut them out with an X- ACTO knife.
You can also cut a small hole in the top for the hold button if you wish., Leave the bottom open to allow yourself access to the headphone and USB jacks. -
Step 3: click Print
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Step 4: click the drop-down menu labeled page scaling
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Step 5: and select None.
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Step 6: Before cutting out the template
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Step 7: duct tape the entire back of the actual cut-out in whatever color duct tape you desire.
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Step 8: Cut out the template
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Step 9: following the instructions on the paper.
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Step 10: Once it is cut out
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Step 11: take an exacto-knife
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Step 12: and gently run over the fold lines.
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Step 13: Fold the template where indicated.
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Step 14: Take your exacto-knife
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Step 15: and punch through the screen and click wheel areas.
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Step 16: Stick scissors through the slit on each one
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Step 17: and carefully cut them out.
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Step 18: Use an exacto-knife to cut out the headphone jack and USB port connection.
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Step 19: Wrap the case around the Nano.
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Step 20: Find where the Hold button is
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Step 21: and cut around it.
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Step 22: Duct tape the case in place around the Nano
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Step 23: without duct taping the iPod itself.
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Step 24: For extra screen protection
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Step 25: put a piece of clear packing tape on both sides of the screen cutout.
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Step 26: Enjoy!
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Step 27: Measure the length of your nano.
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Step 28: Take two more strips of the same length.
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Step 29: Take a single strip of duct tape.
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Step 30: Keep your iPod sandwiched between the strips from steps one and two.
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Step 31: Repeat the previous step for the opposite side.
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Step 32: Take a small piece of duct tape.
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Step 33: Measure the dimensions of the screen and scroll circle.
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Step 34: Slide your iPod in.
Detailed Guide
Then hit Print.
This will print the template full-size.,, Use scissors. , This will weaken the paper for much easier and straighter folds. ,,,, Alternatively, at the end, stick the headphones into the headphone jack when there is no hole.
This will show you where it is, and you can cut the excess off. ,,,,,, Cut two strips of duct tape that are about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) longer than your iPod.
Stick them together so that neither side of the strip is sticky.
Then, place the rectangle of "fabric" underneath your iPod.
If your iPod is wider than the duct tape, you may want to make a square with four strips rather than a rectangle with two.
Stick them together so that neither side is sticky.
Lay it on top of the iPod.
If your iPod is wider than the duct tape, you may want to make a square with four strips rather than a rectangle with two. , This should be the same length as the ones in the first two steps. carefully place the piece of tape lengthwise on the strip from step two.
Leave about half of the sticky side exposed., Fold over the strip from step one so that it covers the side of your iPod.
Then, wrap the strip from step 3 around and stick the remaining adhesive portion on the piece of tape from step one., Slide the iPod out., Use it to close the top of the case., Draw them on to the front of your case.
Then, cut them out with an X- ACTO knife.
You can also cut a small hole in the top for the hold button if you wish., Leave the bottom open to allow yourself access to the headphone and USB jacks.
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